Looking for a fun and easy paper craft for kids? This 3D Snake Craft is the perfect activity! It comes with a free PDF printable template in two versions: a colored version for quick crafting and a black-and-white version for coloring fun.
Kids will love creating their own coiled, smiling snake that looks like it’s popping off the page. The 3D effect adds a fun twist and helps develop fine motor skills through coloring, cutting, and gluing.
- What You’ll Need:
- How to Make the Snake Craft (Using the Black-and-White Template):
- Print the Template
- Color the Pieces
- Cut Out the Shapes
- Prepare the Base
- Attach the Snake’s Head
- Add the Tail
- Attach the Snake’s Body
- Glue the Tongue
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- Download Free PDF printable template 3D Snake Craft
What You’ll Need:
- Free PDF printable template (colored or black-and-white)
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- White printer paper
- Colored pencils, markers, or paints (for the black-and-white version)
- Scissors
- Glue
- White or colored cardstock (for the base)
- Extra strip of paper (for 3D paper rings)
How to Make the Snake Craft (Using the Black-and-White Template):
Print the Template
Download and print the black-and-white version of the snake template on white printer paper.
Color the Pieces
Use colored pencils, markers, or paints to bring your snake to life. Get creative with your color choices or follow traditional snake patterns like green and yellow!
Cut Out the Shapes
Carefully cut out all the parts of the snake: the head, tail, two body sections, and the tongue.
Prepare the Base
Use a sheet of white or colored cardstock as the background for your craft.
Attach the Snake’s Head
Glue the bottom part of the snake’s head directly to the center of your cardstock.
Then, to create a 3D effect, make a small paper ring by gluing the ends of a paper strip together. Attach this ring between the top part of the snake’s head and the cardstock. This makes the head pop out from the page!
Add the Tail
Glue the snake’s tail onto the cardstock. Again, use a paper ring behind the tip of the tail for a raised 3D look.
Attach the Snake’s Body
Take the two body parts and fold back the small flaps/tabs on the sides.
First, glue the larger body part by applying glue only to the tabs. This gives the body a rounded appearance.
Repeat with the smaller body part, gluing only the tabs so it stands out in 3D.
Glue the Tongue
Finally, glue the tongue into place under the snake’s smiling face.
Done!
Your 3D Snake Craft is complete! This colorful and slightly silly snake is a great project for preschoolers and elementary kids. It also makes a fantastic classroom decoration or a fun addition to a jungle-themed lesson.
Download the free printable PDF template and get crafting today!
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